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2022 Cadillac CT5 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2022 Cadillac CT5 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 11 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Cadillac dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2022 Cadillac CT5, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

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2022 Cadillac CT5 owner complaints

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Cadillac CT5, describing incidents dated May 1, 2022 to June 1, 2026.

Most-cited components

Structure 3 complaints
Air Bags 2 complaints
Electrical System 2 complaints
Tires 2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance 1 complaint
Service Brakes 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #11763729 · Filed September 11, 2026
michillin pilot sport 4s size 245/40 R 19, all 4 tires became defective, dealer notified was told because of being a vt5 v warranty i bought does not apply to them
ODI #11752089 · Filed July 22, 2026
Outside door handle/pads stopped working. Car has 30K miles and 2 door handles stopped working and others are starting to be intermittent. Understanding is the pad and electronic switch gets gunked out and wouldn’t make connection. Only way you can open the door is via inside door latch. Seems like…
ODI #11751375 · Filed July 19, 2026
The driver door will not open from the outside. My car only has 38k miles on it. All doors will open other than the driver door. This is a safety feature that needs to be recalled and fixed. The dealership even told me this happens often. I have to climb through my passenger door to get in the…

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Running Lights May Not Deactivate/FMVSS 108

NHTSA #22V903000 · Exterior Lighting — Lighting Control Module — Software · NHTSA notice

Reported December 8, 2022 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 740,108 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.07% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N222386380 · Owners notified January 23, 2023

Defect description

General Motors, LLC (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Cadillac CT4 and CT5; 2021-2023 Buick Envision; and 2022-2023 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Suburban, Tahoe, GMC Sierra 1500, Yukon, and Yukon XL vehicles. The daytime running lights (DRLs) may not deactivate when the headlights are on. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety consequence

DRLs that do not deactivate as intended may result in a glare, reducing visibility, and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

The body control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 23, 2023. Owners may contact GMC customer service at 1-888-988-7267, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N222386380. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-827.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Roof Rail Side Air Bags May Not Deploy Properly

NHTSA #21V611000 · Air Bags — Side/Window — Curtain · NHTSA notice

Reported August 5, 2021 · General Motors, LLC

Potentially affected: 34,157 vehicles

Repair completion: 98.64% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign N212342780 · Owners notified August 30, 2021

Defect description

General Motors, LLC. (GM) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Cadillac CT4 and CT5 vehicles. The roof rail side-curtain air bags may not have been installed correctly, which could result in an improper air bag deployment during a crash.

Safety consequence

Air bags that do not deploy properly can increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will inspect both left and right-side roof rail air bags and reinstall the air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 30, 2021. Owners may contact Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006. GM's number for this recall is N212342780.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

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2022 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

10% rollover risk

Crash Test Photos

NHTSA frontal crash test photo for the 2022 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD rating — Frontal crash test. Photo: NHTSA · NHTSA video (WMV file)

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

2022 Cadillac CT5 4 DR AWD

out of 5

Overall Safety Rating

Frontal Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Crash

Driver: 5, Passenger: 5

Side Pole

Rollover

10% rollover risk

Crash Test Photos

Same NHTSA frontal crash test photo as the 2022 Cadillac CT5 4 DR RWD above.

Safety Technology

Electronic Stability Control Forward Collision Warning Lane Departure Warning (Optional)

11 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2022 Cadillac CT5.

Tires

ODI #11763729

Incident: September 10, 2024 · Filed: September 11, 2026

michillin pilot sport 4s size 245/40 R 19, all 4 tires became defective, dealer notified was told because of being a vt5 v warranty i bought does not apply to them

Electrical System; Structure

ODI #11752089

Incident: February 3, 2026 · Filed: July 22, 2026

Outside door handle/pads stopped working. Car has 30K miles and 2 door handles stopped working and others are starting to be intermittent. Understanding is the pad and electronic switch gets gunked out and wouldn’t make connection. Only way you can open the door is via inside door latch. Seems like a really bad situation if you get into an accident and can’t open thru door from the outside due to a faulty door handle.

Electrical System

ODI #11751375

Incident: June 1, 2026 · Filed: July 19, 2026

The driver door will not open from the outside. My car only has 38k miles on it. All doors will open other than the driver door. This is a safety feature that needs to be recalled and fixed. The dealership even told me this happens often. I have to climb through my passenger door to get in the driver seat. I am a single woman and do not feel safe unless I’m in a busy parking lot bc I could easily get mugged while not being able to safely enter my vehicle fast enough.

Structure

ODI #11740325

Incident: May 25, 2026 · Filed: May 27, 2026

My driver side door is unable to open due to the pressure pad. This is a known problem to Cadillac. I have already had to have 2 door handles replaced on the passenger side. It is unsafe to not be able to enter the driver seat of your vehicle in an emergency.

Structure

ODI #11711602

Incident: July 15, 2025 · Filed: January 17, 2026

Front driver side door unable to open from the outside. Faulty door handle pad. Initially randomly wouldn’t work, would have to press the pressure pad multiple times or press on specific part of the pad. Eventually, stopped working all together. It’s a safety issue if unable to open the door during an emergency. Pretty common issue on Cadillac CT5s regardless of trim. Affects all 4 doors, just happen to be the driver side is the most used.

Wheels; Forward Collision Avoidance

ODI #11648919

Incident: March 1, 2025 · Filed: March 18, 2025

The front wheels are locking up sometimes when either hitting a bump in the road or just out of the blue while driving. The auto braking will engage quickly and then shut off.

Tires

ODI #11576798

Incident: January 26, 2024 · Filed: March 12, 2024

See attached document for complaint

Steering

ODI #11504437

Incident: January 30, 2023 · Filed: January 30, 2023

2022 CADILLAC CT5. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO SHORTAGE OF COMPUTER CHIPS FOR VEHICLES HEATED STEERING WHEEL.

Air Bags

ODI #11487338

Incident: May 1, 2022 · Filed: September 30, 2022

The contact owns a 2022 Cadillac CT5. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the Service Restraint System message was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the driver's side air bag sensor needed to be replaced; however, the replacement part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 3,500.

Service Brakes

ODI #11478497

Incident: August 2, 2022 · Filed: August 9, 2022

I purchased vehicle on 7/28/22 from Bayview Cadillac in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. On August 2, 2022, I noticed that my brakes were making a loud, harsh, scraping noise when coming to a full stop. Brakes also felt like they were going to lock up or stutter. On August 3, 2022, I brought the car back to the dealership to be serviced. On August 4, 2022, dealership told me that GM and Brembo (brake manufacturer) KNEW of this issue and were working on a bulletin to fix issue but that the bulletin would not be issued until late 2022 or early 2023. GM refused to take back vehicle in this dangerous condition with faulty brakes. Apparently ALL Brembo brakes across many different car manufacturers are having same issue. GM states it is "not a safety concern", however, the brakes are clearly faulty and dangerous. NHTSA should investigate this issue before someone is really hurt or dead.

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